Fund Raising...its Hard Work

I have tremendous respect for people who are able to raise the finances to support their mission work and their family.  I have a good friend who moved his family to China and was able to get sufficient support to work and live with his wife and family of four over several years.  This was no small task.  I do believe that people are looking for good causes to support.  I know this because many of you have support my work in Belize and I know how passionate you are about helping people around the world.

The most difficult part of my Belize mission is fund raising. Mainly because I am personally not comfortable asking people for money.  To be clear, I am not even asking for funds to support my expenses.  I pay for all my trip and personal expenses and we also donate to the mission.  So even though I am asking for fund to help someone else...its still very difficult to do.  I always push it off as the last thing that I do.   Over the years I needed to raise between $4000-$8000 for a trip...and every year I over deliver on my goals.  Here is what I do know...every year an Angel will come to my rescue.  Just this week two Angels came to my rescue.  Two great friends of mine made significant donations to the Belize mission.  I am completely at peace now because I know I will very easily reach my goal.  My hope as always is to exceed the goal so we can do even more work in Belize...or so I can have a head start going into next year.  Talking money is never easy so I appreciate your gift either financial or spiritual support and encouragement.  I need both.  Please follow your heart and contribute to the cause.  Thanks for putting your trust in me to do work on your behalf.